Size 18 (was 20 last year) big boobs 38H/HH, short, big tummy and butt especially these days. I personally prefer fitted dresses, fit and flare type that can give me some kind of waist but hide my tummy and don’t hang like a sack on me. If I wear anything baggy I just look even bigger and like I’m pregnant.
Last year I was desperate for a nice party dress and was lucky I found 2 dresses in the 11th hour (literally 2 hours before I was due to go out) in TK Max, not a shop I’ve ever shopped in before. Both dresses were DKNY.
If I’m dancing I want the dress to be able to support me especially around the boobs, so nothing flimsy, I prefer lined with a tight zip to pull me all in. And the dress has 100% have to accommodate a decent support bra. Sleeves, at least on top to cover my flabby arms and mid calf, anything shorter shows too much chunk and anything longer and I’m a round blob.
I will happily sacrifice the latest fashion for comfort and something that personally flatters my body shape.
Recent girls trip I opted for straight ankle grazer trousers & chiffon blouse with lace collar. I accessorised with gold, gold detail on my ankle boots & bag, gold necklace & earrings, even a gold scarf as it was cold it looked good against a fitted leather jacket. The trousers and blouse were black so could change the accessories colour if I wanted. Blouse from Next, trousers no idea.
My go to places to start looking would be, Next & Debenhams, then I’d start looking further afield. My everyday cheap cloths shopping happens in Matalan, I’ve also found a couple of nice flattering dresses in there, but hit and miss for something WOW. I’ve also had success with shein, but again hit and miss.